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Man Snags Car Keys Off Garfield Bar, Then Torches Stolen Ride

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old TROY R. TAYLOR of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Garfield Man Charged Distribution of Child Porn

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CHRISTOPHER B. BENTOS of Garfield, NJ on the charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Wawa Sues Garfield, NJ Over 24-Hour Ban: Temporary Restraining Order Halts Overnight Closure Ordinance

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GARFIELD, NJ — The beloved New Jersey-based convenience store chain Wawa is locked in a legal battle with Garfield city officials over a proposed ordinance that would prohibit retail businesses from operating between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. — effectively ending Wawa’s 24-hour service at its Jewell Street location.

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Two Garfield Teens Charged with Armed Robbery

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against two 18-year-old Bergen County men, both of whom were 17 years old at the time of the incident. These charges have been filed as a juvenile delinquency matter stemming from an armed robbery in Garfield, NJ, following a nearly year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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IT Employee at Kearny Charter School Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Students

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KEARNY, NJ — A 36-year-old IT employee at Hudson Arts and Science Charter Middle School in Kearny has been arrested and charged following allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving two students under the age of 13, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Garfield Freelance Travel Agent, Defrauded 82 Customers Throughout New Jersey

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old BHAVNA ANAND of Garfield, NJ, on charges of theft by deception and impersonation. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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FBI Offers $15K Reward for Suspect in Fatal Garfield Stabbing

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Garfield NJ, the FBI is seeking the public’s help in locating Ricky “Angel” Vargas, a suspect in a deadly stabbing at JoJo’s Bar & Grill in Garfield. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

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Former Garfield Teacher Faces Rescheduled Arraignment in Sexual Assault Case

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Garfield NJ, a former Garfield Middle School teacher, Amy Dovidio, 47, of Pompton Plains, is facing serious sexual assault charges involving a student. However, her arraignment has been rescheduled and reassigned to a new judge in Bergen County’s criminal division.

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Trio Arrested on Gun , Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest Chargers in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 20-year-old CHRISTIAN V. CEPEDA of Paterson, NJ; 20-year-old DANTE N. BRAXTON of Paterson, NJ; and 20-year-old ELIAS X. MONTANEZ of Elizabeth, NJ on various charges stemming from a November 2024 incident in Garfield, NJ. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Joseph Delaney.

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Garfield Renames Park to Honor Christopher Columbus Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Garfield NJ, Officials in Garfield, New Jersey, have restored Christopher Columbus’s name to a local park, just months after it was removed. In a unanimous decision during a special meeting on Friday, the Garfield City Council renamed the property on Outwater Lane from “Champion Park” to “Columbus Park – City of Champions.”

The council also approved an additional $22,000 in funding to replace park signage as part of a broader $5.6 million improvement project.

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Owner of Garfield Counseling Center Sentenced to 15 Months for Orchestrating Health Care Fraud Scheme

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Garfield NJ, the owner of a New Jersey counseling center was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Garfield Man Charged with the Sexual Assault of a 13 Year Old

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old JAYDEN A. MANEIRO of Garfield, NJ on charges of sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.

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Garfield Women Charged With Leaving the Scene of a Serious Accident

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ASHLEY ELIZABETH ANN FLORES of Garfield, NJ on charges of aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault by auto. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.

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FBI and NYPD Arrest Suspect in Garfield Sexual Assault

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old RENALDO W. BAXTER of Bronx, NY on charges of sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram; and The Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, in a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a NJ Transit train in Garfield. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Plauderville Station, close to Van Winkle Avenue, according to an agency spokesperson. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released.

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